Magnificent Costa Brava Property Overlooks The Mediterranean:

Feb 16, 2012 17:01

This stunning Costa Brava property shows off a chic arrangement of spaces, rising from atop Spain's Wild Coast cliffs, the 15,586 sq-ft property is nestled between rocks in a private residential area. The levels of the house is connected by a sculptural spiral staircase to offer an alternative to getting upstairs via the panoramic elevator which can be accessed from the ground level garage.

The main building holds a gorgeous lounge, a gourmet kitchen, a modern wine cellar, a relaxation area, an office space, and outdoor cinema, two bedrooms, baths and a master suite with a private dressing room. The guest suite has large terraces which open up to magnificent views of the Mediterranean ocean and overlooks a heated infinity pool in the garden.

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